Rightbündige

Rightbündige is a term used in German to describe text that is aligned to the right margin. This is also known as right-aligned text. In typography and graphic design, text alignment refers to the way lines of text are arranged within a block of space. The most common types of alignment are left-aligned (ragged right), right-aligned (ragged left), justified (flush on both left and right margins), and centered.

Rightbündige alignment is often used for specific purposes. In some languages, such as Arabic and Hebrew, which are written from right to left, right alignment is the standard. In Western languages, right-aligned text is less common for body paragraphs, as it can make reading more difficult due to the irregular left margin. However, it is sometimes used for titles, captions, dates, or in tabular data to create a particular visual effect or to ensure numbers align neatly.

The choice of text alignment can significantly impact the readability and aesthetic appeal of a document. While left-alignment is generally preferred for lengthy texts in languages read from left to right, rightbündige has its applications in design and specific textual contexts. The term itself is a direct translation, with "recht" meaning "right" and "bündig" meaning "flush" or "aligned."